Commentary
International Relations
Trump’s Second Term a Crossroads for Central Europe – COMMENTARY
6 November 2024
12 March 2024
Central Europe should actively support the EU’s shift away from fossil fuels by spearheading the development of advanced technologies in energy generation, storage, and transportation. This concerted effort is crucial for maintaining prosperity and effectively navigating the competitive landscape, especially in light of the rivalry with China.
The answer to the title question, posed by Visegrad Insight’s recent report – How To Foster a Green Transition While Decreasing Dependency On China – may appear to have a purely economic nature. However, in 2024, in the third year of the Russian war in Ukraine and before the European Parliament and US elections, it is not just the issue of European competitiveness but also security, resilience and even European identity.